Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘forced labour’
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The United States, under Donald Trump, has announced new 12.5% tariffs on Australian exports, citing forced labour concerns. Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell has called the tariffs unjustified and inconsistent with the free trade agreement with the US. The tariffs are part of a broader US regime affecting multiple countries, and Australia has demanded their immediate removal.
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US imposes tariff on ally Australia
Australia's trade minister Don Farrell says the tariff regime is unjustified.
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Trump claims Australia is not doing enough to combat forced labour.
The Guardian- US imposes tariff on ally Australia
- Part of broader regime affecting many countries
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Trump claims Australia is not doing enough to combat forced labour.
The GuardianAustralia's trade minister Don Farrell says the tariff regime is unjustified.
OpinionDonald Trump has imposed new trade tariffs on Australian exports.
The GuardianThe new tariff is 12.5% on many Australian exports.
The GuardianThe tariffs are part of a broader regime affecting dozens of countries.
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